whoop

Example Sentences

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Loud pop and rock music blares down the entire block, punctuated by the odd cheer and whoop from spectators.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Several years ago, on a cross-Atlantic literary festival where Shriver was an invited author, I observed a packed audience whoop and cheer Shriver’s mordant observations about everything wrong with the world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

When told he was the first to fire up, Ochoa let out an enthusiastic whoop.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2024

As the male lead entered the stage in a new production of “Romeo and Juliet” in London, a single, very loud whoop erupted from the orchestra level.

From New York Times • May 24, 2024

He turned and walked toward the living room door, fighting the urge to jump into the air and whoop.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling